Saturday, May 22, 2010

Chamomile

Uses: As a tea to ease insomnia, indigestion, nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, and to relieve PMT. A decoction applied to the skin relieves itching from allergies and skin disorders. A poultice alleviates hemorrhoids.
Parts Used: Flowers, leaves.
Harvest: As soon as the flowers open, which will be anytime from spring to late summer.
Shelf Life: 1-3 years.

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